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Aug. 1 - 7, 2014

IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ................................3Your Questions ............................4Pets & Critters ..............................7Pet Adoptions .............................7Small package, lots of joy ........8Business Notes...........................14Bits & Pieces ..............................14Community Calendar ............15Crime/Incident Report ...........16Letters/Opinions ......................16Grins & Gripes ........................... 17Classifi eds ..................................19Index of Advertisers .................23

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Trash, possible contamination concern neighbors

Firefi ghter of the Year

by KRISTIN KUBLY

OAK RIDGE – Driving east on Oak Ridge Road toward Summer-field, you will pass historic build-ings, horse pastures and pictur-esque neighborhoods – all part of the Oak Ridge scenic corridor.

You’ll pass one property, however, that doesn’t quite fit the rural charm of the area.

The property is the former home of Big Boyz Toyz and B&B Welding, which are adjacent to each other on the south side of Oak Ridge Road, just east of Misty Hollow Lane.

The site is hard to miss. Trash, old tires, oil waste containers, a dilapidated mobile home and other debris are scattered among the two worn-out commercial buildings.

Neighbors say the site is not only an eyesore, but it may pres-ent health-related issues. The Oak Ridge Town Council apparently shares those concerns, as it voted last month to set aside $20,000 in this year’s budget – if needed – for cleanup of contamination at the site.

“We’re concerned about the potential burial of substances that probably shouldn’t have been buried,” said Mayor Ray Combs. “We don’t have any idea what’s under there officially. We suspect there’s some stuff there because of what we’ve been hearing from the neighbors.”

Town council member Spen-cer Sullivan, who owns property adjacent to the Bowman site, said another worry is leakage from old fuel tanks.

“I think any time you have an old service station site, you’ve obvi-ously got the potential for some problems,” Sullivan said. “Because that is what was there before Big Boyz Toyz. There was an old ser-vice station there.”

While the town has allocated funds for dealing with possible contamination, Combs said he hopes the money does not have to be used.

“We didn’t want to get caught off guard if for some reason the town had to step up and do some kind of emergency cleanup,” said Combs. “But of course, we hope we never have to spend it and we can put that money back into the general fund. It was more of a pre-cautionary thing.”

A high honor for Jenna Daniels, and for Summerfi eld Fire Department

by PATTI STOKESSUMMERFIELD – Jenna Daniels, 28, is not only the first firefighter from Summerfield Fire Department to receive the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association’s Firefighter of the

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Fire Chief Chris Johnson, left, with Jenna Daniels, N.C. State Firemen Association’s Firefi ghter of the Year.

Summerfi eld fi refi ghter Matt Young is steadily improving after a July 4 accident. See page 3.

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Trash and waste remain at the site of the former Big Boyz Toyz and B&B Welding on Old Oak Ridge Road.

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NEWS in brief CORRECTION

OAK RIDGE – In our July 24-31 issue, we reported that all four proposed features in Phase IIA of Oak Ridge Town Park will move forward, which was incorrect. Be-cause the town was not awarded a match-ing state PARTF (Parks and Recreation Trust Fund) grant, only two of the features in Phase IIA will move forward with town funding: a performance stage/amphithe-ater and an additional restroom facility.

“While still part of Phase IIA, the park-ing lot and playground projects were not included in the contingency plans, and will have to wait for future funding,” says Bill Edwards, chairman of Oak Ridge’s Parks and Recreation Commission.

Edwards is hopeful that the perfor-mance stage/amphitheater and addi-tional restroom facility will be completed in time for the annual Ridgefest, which will be held in late May.

Family, friends request prayers for injured fi refi ghterSUMMERFIELD – Cheryl and Joel Young believe in the power of prayer. That’s why they’re asking the community to continue praying fervently for their son Matt, who sustained a serious brain injury in an ATV accident on July 4.

A full-time firefighter with Summer-field Fire Department, Matt Young has been at Baptist Medical Center in Win-ston-Salem since the accident almost a month ago. He’s steadily showing signs of improvement, and is now breathing on his own, following movement with his eyes, moving his fingers, toes, arms and feet, sitting up in a chair for hours at a time, and offering a “thumbs up” to family and friends who celebrate each and every confirmation that Matt is indeed on the road to recovery.

Summerfield Fire Chief Chris John-son is among those who have frequently visited Matt over the last few weeks.

“Every day is a new day. He shows signs of doing things every day that he didn’t do the day before,” Johnson says. “The biggest thing the family asks for now is continuous prayers.”

“He’s there for each of his friends whenever they need him, and not to mention, he puts his life on the line for the citizens of Summerfield every third day,” wrote one of Matt’s close friends, Adam Wimbish, who set up a Facebook

page for the family to share updates on Matt, and separately, a donation page to raise funds for Matt’s medical expenses. Reflecting her faith, Matt’s mother wrote on the Facebook page, “We are continuing to claim and to be-lieve James 5:15: “The prayer offered up in faith will make the sick person well; God will raise him up.........”

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A donation page has been set up at www.gofundme.com/b922o4 to raise funds for Matt’s medical expenses.

For $5 each, buy a red wristband with the words, “Matt Young Fight Brother” at Summerfield Fire Station #9, 7400 Summerfield Rd; Oak Ridge Fire Station #15, 8325 Linville Rd; Stokesdale Fire Station #12, 8401 U.S 158; and Stokesdale Tavern & Grill, 7607 Highway 68 North. Supporters are asked to wear the wristband and pray daily for Matt’s recovery.

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I understand the Stokesdale Holiday Parade Committee is in desperate need of volun-

teers, and I heard there might not be a parade this year if more people don’t step up to help. Is that true?

It’s true that over the past few years the number of volun-teers on the Holiday Parade

Committee has dwindled, and more volunteers are needed to replace them. However, the parade is on schedule for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. in down-town Stokesdale.

Vicki White-Lawrence, who was elected to the Stokesdale Town Coun-cil last November, has been a leading force in organizing the annual parade, and she says she will continue to be involved this year. However, because of her responsibilities on the town council, White-Lawrence does not want to con-tinue chairing the parade committee.

White-Lawrence encourages inter-ested Stokesdale and other northwest Guilford County residents to attend the parade committee’s organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road.

“At this meeting, plans will also be discussed to commemorate the incor-poration of the town in 1989, which

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Council schedules Aug. 5 meeting to discuss vacant seatSTOKESDALE – Three men accepted the town council’s invitation to speak at the July 24 meeting and share their qualifica-tions for filling a seat on the town council that has been vacant since March.

Eric Lowe, who has run unsuccess-fully for a council seat in the past, said he was happy with the way the town was being run, loves Stokesdale, and wanted to make sure the town didn’t become “another Oak Ridge or Summerfield.”

Lowe has not served on any town committees or boards, but said he had plenty of time to serve on the council and would do whatever it took to get the job done. Lowe also said he would like to make it easier for others to open a family business in Stokesdale.

Tim Jones, a lifetime resident of Stokesdale, said he had opposed the con-struction of the town hall, which had put a strain on the town’s budget, and he was

adamantly opposed to a property tax.

“I realize growth is coming to the area and we have to do certain things to accommodate that. A big government in Stokesdale with a lot of employees just doesn’t fit,” Jones said.

And finally, Joe Thacker, who has lived in the town limits since 1996 and owns a small business, said he favored balanced growth and saw an opportu-nity to expand the town’s water system. Thacker has served on the town’s Plan-ning and Zoning Board and Ordinance Review Committee, and has attended

several of the council’s water system workshops in recent months.

Both town council members and citizens were given an opportunity to ask questions of the three men; afterward, the council ended the session without saying when, or how it would make a decision on who would fill the vacant seat. However, the council announced a few days later that it would hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road, “for the purpose of considering candi-dates for the vacant council seat.”

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Last Thanksgiving, Daisy Trull paid a visit to Countryside Village Retire-ment Community in Stokesdale. She wasn’t alone, however, and this wasn’t a normal visit. Accompanied by her young daughter, Ella, and a friend, the Sum-merfield resident brought along a furry, four-legged companion named Lizzy.

A dwarf miniature horse, Lizzy is the smallest of approximately 20 miniature horses owned by Gail Buchanan, who runs a horse farm just outside of Sum-merfield on N.C. 150.

In the world of horses, dwarf min-iatures are an oddity. They are smaller than standard miniatures and often have deformities, medical issues and shorter life spans.

Gail’s first experience with these unique creatures occurred when one of her miniature mares bore a dwarf. Be-cause they don’t meet show standards, these tiny horses are usually shunned by show people, who are often eager to find them a new home.

For Gail, there was never a question of not keeping her dwarf, which she named Nugget. The small horse quickly became a beloved pet, and when she passed away six years later she left a large void to be filled. After some searching, Gail found Lizzy and brought her to her 150-acre farm.

Weighing in at 75 pounds, Lizzy is not much bigger than a dog. Unlike a lot of her ilk, though, this light-brown horse is almost perfectly proportioned. She acts like any other young horse and isn’t afraid to mix with the larger horses. Her gentle demeanor makes her perfect for therapy work, which Gail’s friend

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Normally, transporting a horse in a car would also be a bit of a problem. Because of Lizzy’s small size, however, Daisy was able to easily fit her in the back seat of her extended cab truck.

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“At first it was dead silence,” she recalls. “But when we walked around and talked to everybody, they seemed to love it.”

In fact, the visit went so well that they were invited back to celebrate National Nursing Home Week. This time Lizzy was outfitted in a Hawaiian lei and Ella sported a grass skirt.

An avid supporter of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Greensboro Symphony, Gail has donated farm parties and even miniature horses for various fundraisers. That’s how Daisy and Lizzy ended up at the Greensboro Country Club, where Lizzy greeted all the guests as they ar-rived at the party.

Lizzy also made a surprise appear-ance at Dogs on the Catwalk, a fund-raiser for Red Dog Farms, an animal rescue organization in which Daisy is heavily involved. Daisy says she was a little nervous about how Lizzy would react to the noise and lights of the event, but the little horse easily adapted. Led by Ella, a budding actress at Sum-merfield Elementary School, the pair

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Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the figure of $20,000 was a ballpark estimate.

“It wasn’t based on anything other than past experiences hiring consultants to do testing and then discussions of what cleanups could cost,” Oakley said.

Big Boyz Toyz advertised itself as sell-ing custom-built motorcycles, boats, and ATVs. Department of Insurance criminal investigators allege the business was in reality a chop shop, a garage where stolen vehicles are dismantled and the parts sold separately.

The owner, Spencer E. Bowman, along with his father, Spencer G. Bow-man, and two other men were also ac-cused of altering identifying information on all-terrain vehicles and custom mo-torcycles and then submitting fraudulent insurance claims.

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however, the mess remains, and nearby residents are anxious to get it cleaned up.

Tim and Carol Collins have lived in their well-kept home on Misty Hollow Lane behind the Big Boyz Toyz site since 2007. Carol shares some of their experiences in trying to get the town and the county to listen to and act on their concerns.

“This is where we wanted to move,” said Collins. “We chose to live here; we picked this area because it was so scenic and we’ve always wanted to live here.”

But since moving in, the Collinses have witnessed the site next to their house go from merely dirty to downright trashy.

“It definitely started getting worse,” said Collins. “I’ve got pictures of the ‘before’ from an aerial view. It’s just a garage and not much out there, to right before the people were arrested and it was terrible. It was just tons of burned up automobiles, ATVS.”

Old vehicles aren’t the only problems. “There’s dumped trash out in the

back,” Collins said. “There are tires thrown out in there, which is a health code violation. I don’t know that any-

body’s addressed that.”As a result of the trash, Collins said

they have had to deal with scaveng-ing wildlife coming onto their property, including rats in their swimming pool.

“I contacted someone, and I offered to bring [the rats] to the health department after I pulled them out of my pool, but they declined my offer,” Collins said drily.

Collins is worried that the surface trash and vermin are only the beginning.

“I am very concerned,” she said. “There’s a lot of trash out here, and we’re on well water. Is the ground con-taminated? I don’t know.”

Collins did have their water tested three years ago and the results met federal drinking water standards, but since then, the waste problem has only worsened.

The problems began in earnest for the Collinses and their neighbors in 2011, when the Bowmans moved a mobile home onto the property without a permit, in violation of town ordinances – or so Collins thought. She and her hus-band complained to the Guilford County Planning Department, and Spencer E. Bowman received a notice ordering the removal of the single-wide trailer.

Bowman appealed the decision in a public hearing before the Oak Ridge Board of Adjustment on May 12, 2011. At the meeting, Bowman testified that the property was zoned heavy industrial and that he could have a mobile home on the land in order to work on it for resale. He

claimed nobody lived in the structure.The Collinses gave testimony that they

had seen people coming and going from the mobile home and had pictures of a drainage pipe going into the ground and lights on inside. Ultimately, the board sided with the Bowmans, overruling the notice of removal, and the mobile home remained.

Collins said she and her husband have since gone to multiple county agencies, trying to get someone to come out and inspect the site.

“There were a lot of violations, but when you approach the county about a lot of violations, each violation is handled by a different person,” she said. “And so if you’re going to try to handle it as a citizen, there are a lot of roadblocks.”

Representatives from the North Caro-lina Division of Solid Waste Management and the Guilford County Department of Public Health visited the site in 2011 after Collins complained, and she said the couple was told that there were violations.

“I kept contacting them after that, but I never got anything except a letter,” said Collins. In that letter from 2012, she was told both departments were satis-fied that Bowman was complying with a request to clean up the site.

However, instead of the trash being cleared out, it was piled up and set on fire in early 2012. Collins called the fire department, which put out the fire. However, Collins said it smoldered for weeks, releasing black smoke and fumes





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“We couldn’t breathe; we couldn’t walk outside,” said Collins. “They were supposed to legally get rid of it, and this is how they got rid of it.”

Remnants of the burnt debris are still visible on the site.

In May 2014, Collins called the Guilford County Department of Public Health again to complain that the site still had not been cleaned up, but said she did not get much satisfaction.

“They were going to look into it. I had faxed letters over there, and they were handing it over to another depart-ment,” Collins said. “I never got any information back. Never got a phone call back. I’m just so used to running into dead ends that it’s just kind of sad.”

In addition to the alleged illegal activ-ity happening at the site, the Bowmans also did not pay their property taxes for three years. The land and commercial buildings were seized and auctioned off in May 2014. Truliant Credit Union had the highest bid on the property at $127,657.

Mayor Combs said the decision to set aside money cleaning up possible contam-ination was made before the town knew that Truliant had bought the property.

“Truliant tells us there’s nothing there,” said Combs. “Well, I don’t know if they’re right, but I understand they said that not having looked for anything.”

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Oakley confirmed that the money was set aside when the town thought the property had been abandoned.

“The neighbors were saying they had seen stuff buried there,” Oakley said. “And when we realized the site had been abandoned, we thought at some point the town might have to get involved if there are some issues.”

When asked about using the money to clean up the visible trash at the site, Oakley said that is a different issue.

“The cleanup of the trash is separate from any contamination. They just had bags of trash and stuff lying around that’s in violation of the county solid waste ordinance,” said Oakley. “That’s their responsibility, whoever owns the property. So the county solid waste en-forcement is going after them for that.”

Oakley continued, “But that’s different from the contamination. The contamina-tion is what the town thought they’d have to be involved with. If there was buried stuff or oil in the ground, we may end up having to do the bulk of that.”

Oakley is hopeful that the new owner will take responsibility for the site.

“Supposedly Truliant, who owns the building now, is going to do a cleanup, so hopefully we won’t have to use that money, and it will go back into the gen-eral fund,” Oakley said. “We’re waiting to see what Truliant does, and if they put it up for sale, someone will test it before they buy it, I’m certain.”

Sullivan agrees: “I personally don’t anticipate at this point that we will have to spend it (the $20,000 allocated for cleanup). I think the bank will do its work as the trustee of the property right now.”

Our attempts to speak to someone at Truliant Credit Union about their plans for the property were unsuccessful.

Another issue of concern to the Col-linses and their neighbors is the zoning of the site as heavy industrial.

“This is a quiet residential area. Why is it heavy industrial?” asked Collins.

The site received the heavy industrial zoning before the incorporation of Oak Ridge and the creation of the scenic cor-ridor; Sullivan agrees the zoning should now be changed.

“I would prefer to see a different zon-ing,” Sullivan said. “I think where it is, per-haps heavy industrial isn’t the best zoning category for the piece of property. Some lesser commercial zoning, perhaps.”

Although a third-party zoning change request is possible, typically it is the owner of a property who requests a change.

Even if the zoning isn’t changed, any

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“If someone came in after it’s been abandoned for a year, they would have to submit site plans and come up to standard with the current ordinance of the scenic corridor: landscaping, light-ing, and everything else,” said Oakley.

“It would have to be screened at minimum. It couldn’t be visible from the road,” the town manager contin-ued. “The scenic corridor has a lot of additional requirements. There would have to be landscape buffers all around, including in the front.”

Any improvement to the site would be a relief to Collins.

“Something that would keep up the property and make it not an eyesore to the town of Oak Ridge,” Collins said. “Make it look like the nice, historical, quiet town that I was hoping I moved into.”

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During the last 11 weeks, donations through the Red Cross have declined by about 8 percent, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than anticipated. Dona-tions continue to decline during summer, causing great concern for an “emergency situation” in the upcoming weeks.

The Red Cross is seeking donations from all blood types, but especially from donors with type O negative (the universal blood type that can be given to anyone), plus types B negative and A negative.

In addition, there’s an urgent need for platelet donations – “a key clotting com-ponent of blood, often needed by cancer patients, burn victims and bone marrow recipients.”

“Please, consider giving the gift of life. Each day donations come up short, less blood is available for patients in need – and you never know when it could be your loved one needing blood,” said Sharon Pitt, CEO for the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region.

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ma Cares, local restaurants team up for charityGUILFORD COUNTY – ma Cares, a 501c3 organization that exists to celebrate and im-prove the quality of life for children, families, veterans and animals, is getting a big boost from several area restaurants in conjunc-tion with Market America|SHOP.COM 2014 International Convention.

Between Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 restaurants in the greater Greensboro area will make dona-tions to ma Cares when patrons mention ma Cares by name.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 7 Parade Committee | The Stokesdale Holiday Parade

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ASSAULTJULY 26 | An Oak Ridge resident report-ed being assaulted by an unknown sus-pect at the StokeRidge Tavern and Grill, 7607 N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge. The alterca-tion occurred after the victim’s girlfriend got into a dispute with another customer (who was not the suspect). The victim was punched in the face several times.

JULY 27 | A resident of Vernon Woods Drive in Summerfield reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute; he declined to press charges.

COMMUNICATING THREATS JULY 25 | A Stokesdale resident reported a known suspect threatened him with physical harm after an encounter at the Dollar General at 8302 Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale. Warrants were ad-vised.

DRUGS & ALCOHOLJULY 21 | A Summerfield resident was arrested for DWI on U.S. 220 North in Summerfield.

THEFTJULY 16 | The suspect who stole $45.90 of gas from Last Minute Mart, 8456 Haw River Road in Oak Ridge was driving a green Volkswagen Jetta.

JULY 22 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported someone stole a computer tablet and iPod from the home sometime between July 17-21, a loss estimated at $500. There are suspects at this time.

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Just how long must we wait for the council to find “the right” individual? It was quite obvious that Mr. Thacker appeared experienced and knowledge-able, as well as willing to represent all the residents of Stokesdale.

I am cognizant of the fact that the members of the council have the author-ity to appoint whomever they so desire. However, I was taken aback when Mr. Bill Jones made a remark about wanting to ap-point a “conservative” individual. In reality, the most qualified candidate should be his choice. I am hoping that Mr. Jones, who appears to be a thoughtful person, will reconsider his criteria for filling the vacancy.

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Jenna Daniels of Summerfield Fire Department, for receiving North Carolina State Firemen’s Association’s Firefighter of the Year award (the first female to get this award, too!). You make our commu-nity proud!

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The cyclist on the Piedmont Trail last Friday. Not only are there many amazing mountain biking trails in our area that you should be using, when you disregard the well-thought-out boundaries placed on our watershed trails, you disrespect the hikers and runners and put the trails themselves in jeopardy.

The writer of the editorial in the July 18-24 issue, and the person who grinned in agreement last week. We old-timers living on the farms and land felt the same way when you moved here from the city.

The teenagers working the concession stand at the Kernersville movie theater who were rude and disrespectful. I guess you were expecting a tip, so here it is: You’ll catch more bees with honey than vinegar.

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“When the chief (Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson) told me I was be-ing nominated, I thought it was nice of him to nominate me, but that was as far as it would go,” says Daniels of the honor she received at the Firemen’s As-sociation’s annual banquet on July 26.

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A Summerfield native, Daniels grew up surrounded by family members who were connected to the town’s fire department; her dad was a captain in the fire department, and her two broth-ers, an uncle, and several cousins have

all been firefighters. As a young girl she spent a lot of time at the fire depart-ment, and “just being one of the guys” came naturally to her.

When she was old enough to officially volunteer with Summerfield Fire Depart-ment, Daniels readily did so; she became a certified firefighter after graduating from GTCC’s firefighter academy in 2005.

It’s no surprise that Daniels found the love of her life while responding to a structure fire. She and Kirk, who is a full-time firefighter with the Greensboro Fire Department, married in 2006.

In the fall of 2008, Daniels applied for a full-time position with Summerfield Fire De-partment and was hired in January 2009.

Of working full-time for the fire de-partment, Daniels says the best part is “coming into work every day and getting paid to hang out with your friends and family. And, it’s always something differ-ent. It’s not exciting every day, but there are those moments …”

Daniels is quick to point out that people at the other end of an emergen-cy are in dire need, and finding them in

that situation is not the part she enjoys – rather, it is being able to help them when they need it the most.

Being involved in the community she loves and working with kids through the programs the department sponsors are also pluses for Daniels, who says, “I can’t see myself doing anything else.”

Before Daniels’ daughter was born, she worked 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off shifts; afterward, she transitioned to an 8 to 5 position and took on some of the department’s administrative responsibili-ties so she could spend more time with her daughter. She still goes on emergen-cy calls, however, drives the fire truck, and even sometimes rides with Chief Johnson so she can learn about taking command on an emergency call.

“Being in a small department, I get to do a little of everything,” she says. And it’s obvious that’s the way she likes it.

Of Daniels, Johnson says, “She does so much for our fire department and works very hard to keep everything straight. She has so much potential, and we’re so fortunate to have her.”

In Johnson’s award nomination, he described her as a “firefighter, driver, public educator, administrator and someone that I can put in the officer’s seat and know will do the job.”

He cited Daniels’ contributions to the department’s public education program, such as building a kitchen prop to go along with the NFPA Fire Prevention Week’s slogan, “Preventing Kitchen Fires,” and organizing and overseeing the department’s Fire Prevention Week.

“As a result, we saw the most kids we have ever seen – over 1,000 – and she was there for every event,” Johnson wrote. “She also initiated and organized firefighter participation in the Lunch Buddy program at Summerfield Elemen-tary School.”

“If Firefighter Daniels doesn’t know something, or thinks something might benefit the department, she seeks edu-cation to better herself and the district,” Johnson continued in his nomination letter. “This year she took a Technical Rescue class to prepare for rescues in

the district. In preparation for the future, she completed the NC Fire Officer I and II classes. Not only does she educate herself, she shares that education with others. She taught eight different classes for the Firefighter I and II classes for new firefighters in Rockingham and Guilford County.”

Daniels has also managed the imple-mentation of the department’s SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grant through FEMA for a county-wide recruitment program, and has served on the Building Committee for a $1 million remodel of Station 9 on Summerfield Road.

“She has made many decisions on her own with this project and all the people on the committee trust her input. She has also worked with Captain Taylor and me to implement and test the future addition of tablets on all trucks,” Johnson wrote.

Johnson gave even more examples of Daniels’ contributions to the fire depart-ment and the community before closing by writing, “This is the first time that I have nominated anybody for any award, but Firefighter Jenna Daniels deserves it. Her hard work and dedication were recognized by Guilford County Fire and Rescue Coun-cil which gave her the President’s Award this year. She was also nominated by two career members and three volunteers for Summerfield Fire District Employee of the Year in December (2013), which she was awarded. Everything described in this nomination is in addition to her regular firefighting duties. I look forward to working many years with Firefighter Daniels and watching her grow into an officer one day.”

Johnson couldn’t have been happier to receive word that Daniels would be awarded the state firemen’s association’s Firefighter of the Year award. To get her to the banquet without letting her know she had won, he told her the pool of potential recipients had been narrowed down to three, and she was one of them.

“When they started reading the nomi-nation, at a certain point I knew it was me and I got emotional,” Daniels says. “My heart was beating out of my chest … I didn’t think I would have received that.”

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AUTOS / MOTOR HOME

2008 PRIUS, 49mpg, dark blue, new tires & water pump, 118K, $10,900, all service re-cords. (336) 280-1089.

2008 JAYCO GS30 MOTOR HOME, 24,000 miles on this well-maintained Class C RV. Ford F-450 chassis with reliable V-10 engine. Kitchen, bath, shower, queen bed, TV and more. Asking $39,900. Con-tact (336) 643-2768.

AVAIL FOR EMPLOYMENT

Does your offi ce need a “GIRL FRIDAY?” Will do typing, general offi ce duties, receive calls when you’re unavailable. Extensive ex-perience as a one-girl offi ce in legal and res. construction fi elds. Strong cust. svc., mana-gerial & mkting/advertising skills. Will work from my home to save your overhead costs. References upon request. 541-4341.

CAREGIVER NEEDED

CAREGIVER NEEDED for northwest Guil-ford area MS patient. Room and board in exchange for salary. Transportation required. Must pass background/credit check. Light housekeeping duties. Leave message, (336) 317-4224.

EMPLOYMENT

TRUCKLOAD COORDINATOR: Great full-time salaried broker position! Two years transportation customer service/operations experience, organized, skilled communicator with teammates, custom-ers and carriers. (EOE/AA) Old Domin-ion Freight Line. Please email resume to: matt.penley@odfl .com.

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Available for Employment ............19

Caregiver Needed .......................19

Employment ................................ 19

Lost & Found...............................19

Save the Date .............................19

Yard Sales ..............................19-20

Home Services .......................20-22

Misc. Services ..............................22

Misc. for Sale ..............................22

Misc. Wanted .............................22

Pets/Animals & Services ...............22

Real Estate .............................22-23

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EMPLOYMENT

MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE – Saturdays. Oak Ridge Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time person to work every Satur-day morning – reception, patient sched-uling, co-pay collection & phone calling. Candidate must have excellent customer service and computer skills, medical expe-rience preferred. Hours: Saturdays 8am–12noon. Background criminal, drug & fi -nancial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

NANNY NEEDED IN OAK RIDGE to pro-vide care for two children in my home. Ref-erences and background check required. For consideration, call (336) 688-8184.

THE SHRIMP CONNECTION at Summer-fi eld Farms is looking for a sales employ-ee. Part-time, 20 Hrs./Fri. & Sat. Contact Guy Morrison, (336) 558-4564.

SUBWAY OF STOKESDALE is now hiring for part-time daytime positions. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com. Pre-employment drug screen and background check re-quired. EOE. Must be 17 or older.

La Salon is looking for an AMBITIOUS STYLIST for our new salon. We have a lot to offer, including 4 weeks of free rent in the fi rst 90 days. Call (336) 286-2006 and ask for Lori P or Ava.

DRIVERS: MONEY & MILES! New excel-lent pay package, 100% hands-OFF freight, great home time, monthly bonus, one yr. OTR exp., no hazmat. (877) 704-3773.

LOST & FOUND LADIES WATCH FOUND on July 22 at Tar-get on New Garden Road. Call to identify, 644-0192.

SAVE THE DATE FISH FRY at Spring Arbor of Greensboro, Friday, August 1, 11:30am-1:30pm. $6 fi sh plates, live music. For reservations, call 286-6404. 5125 Michaux Road, Greens-boro – located in the Shoppes on Battle-ground North.

SAVE THE DATE

BEACH BLAST 5K RUN, Sat., August 9, 10am, Oak Ridge Town Park. The beach blast 5K is a unique marathon for the greater Greensboro area, giving runners the oppor-tunity to embrace the summer heat while going for a run and listening to music. As a bonus, at the end of the race runners will get sprinkled with water! For more information or to register, visit www.beachblast5k.com.

BACK PACK GIVEAWAY! Join Gate City Vineyard and Epicentro Church for a school supply giveaway and fun day, Saturday, August 9, 11am-2pm, 204 South Westgate Dr., Greensboro. Bouncy house, games, food, and more! Backpacks are one per child, fi rst come fi rst serve while supplies last, ages kindergarten-6th grade. Children must be accompanied by guardian. (336) 323-1288.

JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE BAND, Sat., August 16, 4-10pm, Market Square in Downtown Reidsville. Other music by Sons of Sailors and blues artists Lawyers Guns & Money. Food, artists, wine! See display ad on page 3 for all the details.

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YARD SALES

FIVE-DAY INDOOR YARD SALE, Aug. 4-8, 11am-3pm daily, or by appt., 7804 Robinson Rd., Summerfi eld. Home school books, books for children & adults, furniture, pic-ture frames, old stuff. (336) 644-6609.



HOME SERVICES

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Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and prop-erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

GRADING / HAULING

BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fi ll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

The Northwest Observer13,200 copies every week!

Direct-mailed to every mailbox with an Oak Ridge, Summerfi eld and Stokesdale address, and available for

pick-up at 70+ area businesses.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRAC-TORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRSFacia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

HOME SERVICES

CUSTOM REPLACEMENT WINDOWSLocally owned since 1989100% financing available

Custom Energy Services(336) 314-1161 • 800-729-1955

www.triadwindowreplacement.com

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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Li-censed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767.www.oneguyandamachine.com.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

MOWING & SEASONAL AERATING Reasonable rates for both. (336) 549-5726.

TRACTOR FOR HIREBush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree re-moval, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality ir-rigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

YARD SALES

DOWNSIZING SALE, Sat., August 2, 7am-1pm, 642 Haynes Road, Summerfi eld. Vintage kitchen items, depression glass, antique furniture, newer sofa & chair, de-signer handbags, much, much more!

NOT YOUR ORDINARY YARD SALE, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 1 & 2, 7am-2pm, 2016 Scalesville Rd., Summerfi eld. Furni-ture, pottery, rugs, pillows, tools. See my ads on Craigslist under furn. by owner and garage sale.

GARAGE SALE, Sat., August 9, 8am-12n, 5924 Highland Grove Drive, Summerfi eld. Sofa, chair & ottoman, hunting gear, optics & ammo.

Coming August 9! EPIC YARD SALE to bring Janie home. Adoption fundraiser. Tons of donations still pouring in. WATCH!

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YOUTH SPORTS

UPWARD SPORTS FALL SOCCER, eval-uations Sat., August 9, 9:30am-1pm, ages 4 through 6th grade, Summerfi eld’s First Baptist Church. See display ad on page 17 for more information.

HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANINGGutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, AC’s, batteries, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

HOME SERVICES

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Home Maid, inc.

(336) 441-2047 | [email protected]

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free esti-mates, guaranteed service. 432-4483.

A&A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANINGStress less and let me take care of the mess. Please call or email for free consul-tation. (336) 686-4005, [email protected].

JASMINE CLEANING SERVICE. Afford-able, experienced, guaranteed. 423-4938.

DECORATING

GOT A SPACE PLANNING CHALLENGE? At a loss with your decorating project? Con-fused and indecisive? We give you fresh, exciting, valuable decorating ideas and expert design tips. Mention this ad and get $50 off an In-Home Design Consultation. www.IDSbyMaria.com (336) 944-2750.

FLOORING

CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom re-pair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.


HOME SERVICES

• Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs• Weekly cleaning/maintenance

www.sharkyspoolservices.com(336) 207.9793

PAINTING & DRYWALL

David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600BEKPaintCompany.com• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

BEK Paint Co.Residential & Commercial

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Brad Rogers. Call for free estimate. No job too small. In-sured. Local number, (336) 314-3186.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

PLUMBING

WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc.(336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Offi ce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

HOME SERVICES

POWER WASHING

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

POWER WASHING BY MAYSSpecializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

644-8615 office508-5242 cell

Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TMScreened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

JLB REMODELING, INC.NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

MOBILE WELDING SERVICEResidential, wrought-iron fence & gates, cus-tom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, roofi ng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-ize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, [email protected].

HOME SERVICES

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

COLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with lawncare & maintenance needs. Hedges trimmed, beds edged, pine needles & mulch, aerating, pressure wash-ing, weed control, etc. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. 399-7764.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

MY GROUNDSKEEPERLandscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

HOME SERVICES

MASONRY

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & land-scapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spac-es! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Triad Garage Doors SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

(336) 501-6025www.triadgaragedoors.com

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brandsFree estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heat-ers. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

JUNK REMOVALAppliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

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your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

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HOME SERVICES

RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

R4 SPECIALTIESRepair, refi nish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable(336) 644-1580

ROOFING

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist expe-rienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962.

MISC. SERVICES

COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

GOLF CLUB GRIP REPLACEMENTS Reasonable rates! Call (336) 392-0744.

MISC. SERVICES

FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electri-cal items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

MISC. FOR SALE

DUMP TRAILER (manual), all steel sides and bottom, 4’ x 8’ inside, tongue accepts 2” ball hitch. New wiring & tail lights. $875. (336) 665-1803, 202-2662.

DR all-terrain FIELD & BRUSH MOWER. Electric start, 17hp Kawasaki engine, walk behind, self propelled. New, $3,000; will sell for $1,500. Barely used, mint condition. (336) 665-1803 or 202-2662.

WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

OAK COMPUTER or CRAFT CABINET, great condition, drop-down desk, rolling print-er drawer, fi le drawer, tons of storage! Would be great for crafts! 51” wide by 72” tall by 21” deep. $100. For photos, call 601-9171.

CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, 42”, 15HP, very good cond. $435. (336) 508-5685.

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ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTSFresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfi eld. 708-0485.

MISC. WANTED

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

MISC. WANTED

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

NWO On The Go photos! Email photos to [email protected]

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

GROOMING

LYNN’S GROOMING. 12+ years exp. Dogs 40 pounds & under. Located in Stokesdale. Call for appointment, 427-3303.

LOST & FOUND

LOST TAN & WHITE CHIHUAHUA, miss-ing since July 4 near Strawberry Road & Earl Forbes Dr. Reward offered for the return of our sweet dog Bella. Please call (336) 202-4800.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREMotto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerfi eld.

STEPH’S PET SITTING, including farm vis-its. Horses, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc. www.stephspetsitting.com, (336) 509-3103.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

STOKESDALE, 3BR, 1.5BA, $900/mo., all utilities & appliances furnished. Call (336) 707-3346 or 707-1002.

STOKESDALE, 1BR, 1BA, next to Carolina Marina. Pool, fenced yard. $550/mo. (336) 383-7732.

SUMMERFIELD, 2-3BR, 1BA, $650/mo. plus dep. and one-year lease. Northern schools. (336) 643-5022.

REAL ESTATE

LAND FOR SALE

3.05-ACRE BUILDING LOT at terminus of Crutchfi eld Farm Road (5921) in Oak Ridge. Fenced with four-board creosote fence and 467 feet on Beaver Creek. For sale at $169,900. Serious inquiries only. Call (336) 339-8263.

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Guilford County every week!

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

VACATION PROPERTY

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park mod-el, water front. $99,000. 337-9268.

HOMES FOR SALE

WATERFRONT TOWN HOME on Belews Lake, 2BR, 3BA, 2 boat slips and covered boat storage. Price reduced to $269,900. (336) 414-7223.

2341 Ellisboro Road2,500 SF steel frame building zoned HC-CD (warehouse & boat storage). All approvalsby DOT & Rockingham County in place for mini-storage & boat storage. Varco Pruden construction and insulation exceed factory specifications. 3-phase heavy-duty electrical wiring for shop operations. $99,000

Bob Brodie, ABR(336) 643-8110 • bobbrodie.com






REAL ESTATE

Ramilya SiegelCRS, GRI, SRES,Chairman’s Circle Award(336) 215.9856 [email protected] www.allentate.com/RamilyaSiegel

8139 Sangiovese Drive, KernersvilleExecutive home with upscale features throughout. Pristine condition. $569,900

Nancy J. [email protected] (336) 215-1820

New on the inside! Cul-de-sac lot in Cedar Chase. 4BR/2.5BA, gas fireplace, granite counters and stainless appls. Hardwoods, moldings, jetted tub, Roman walk-in shower and covered porch. Northern schools. $325,000.

2205 Cedar Waxwing Court

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REAL ESTATE

7521 Henson Forest Drive

Expect to be wowed! Extraordinary former Parade Home in Henson Forest close to clubhouse and pool. Unbelievable detail! Reduced $19,000 to $550,000.

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Aug 3 • 2-4pm

GIL VAUGHANRealtor®/Broker • (336) 337-4780

5802 Crutchfield Farm, Oak Ridge

Phillip StoneCell (336) 908-6528

[email protected]

Stunning home with all the bells and whistles! Living room w/ cathedral ceiling and tons of windows. Spacious kitchen w/ granite counters. Wood flooring throughout main. Master suite w/ steam shower, separate shower, jetted tub and double vanities. Full walk-out basement great for entertaining. Deck & covered patio. $539,000

OPEN HOUSE Sun, Aug 3 • 2-4pm

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ACCOUNTING Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15

AUTO SERVICESPrestige Car Wash ...............................12

CHURCHESCentral Baptist Church...........................9First Baptist Church of Summerfield.....17Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........16

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTSOlmsted Orthodontics .........................13

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HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNINGGreat Clips ..........................................13LA Nails & Tan ....................................12

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICESCentral Carolina Farm & Mower ..........10Pest Management Systems ....................6ProStone Inc. ......................................16

INSURANCEGladwell Insurance Agency..................10

LEGAL SERVICESAttorney Bill Barbour ...........................17

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............14Elizabeth Dewey, MD ...........................15Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............12LeBauer HealthCare ..............................3Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................13Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............15

PET SERVICESBel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................8Kings Crossing Animal Hospital ...........15

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ......................9Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................9Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ........7Triad Dog Fence ....................................8Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge .........15Westergaard Kennels .............................8

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Thank you for Thank you for Thank you for such a quick such a quick such a quick response!response!

Bought some of these, Bought some of these, Bought some of these, Bought some of these, Bought some of these, they are awesome, they are awesome, they are awesome, they are awesome, they are awesome, froze the rest for froze the rest for

smoothies!

That’s almost 4That’s almost 4months! That will really months! That will really months! That will really

affect those of usaffect those of usaffect those of uswho live there!who live there!

I totally support LEGALI totally support LEGALI totally support LEGALimmigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if immigration as do most, if

not probably all, conservative not probably all, conservative not probably all, conservative not probably all, conservative people. I do not believe inpeople. I do not believe inpeople. I do not believe inpeople. I do not believe in

ILLEGAL immigration.ILLEGAL immigration.ILLEGAL immigration.ILLEGAL immigration.ILLEGAL immigration.ILLEGAL immigration.

We as a country need to We as a country need to We as a country need to We as a country need to We as a country need to take care of our own citizens take care of our own citizens take care of our own citizens

and then once we do that and then once we do that and then once we do that we can then take in others we can then take in others we can then take in others we can then take in others we can then take in others

and help them.and help them.

Congress sits on its hands Congress sits on its hands Congress sits on its hands regarding immigration regarding immigration

because they would rather because they would rather because they would rather score political points thanscore political points thanscore political points than

fix the problem.fix the problem.

Strader road is mostlyStrader road is mostlyStrader road is mostlygravel and the dust is going gravel and the dust is going gravel and the dust is going gravel and the dust is going

to be terrible for theto be terrible for theto be terrible for thepeople living there.people living there.people living there.

I don’t think sending I don’t think sending I don’t think sending them back is a solution. them back is a solution. them back is a solution. them back is a solution. them back is a solution. That would only send That would only send That would only send them to certain death.them to certain death.them to certain death.

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